2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (656+ words) Summer gardens are in full swing, but July also brings a few seasonal challenges. From bee swarms to bolting lettuce, here's what to keep an eye on this month. A slightly bitter zucchini can result from heat or other environmental…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (386+ words) Santa Clara County provides a year-round climate that is well-suited to growing a variety of culinary and aromatic herbs. Herbs are a great choice for beginner gardeners as they tend to be easy to grow and care for. They are…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (600+ words) This content is made possible by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial staff. Across the Peninsula, more homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing homes instead of putting them…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (760+ words) Looking to get your steps in while enjoying spring weather and learning about your locale from an expert tour guide? We've rounded up 10 spots on the Peninsula where you can take guided walks or tours (plus a few bonuses), covering…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (455+ words) Carrots thrive in cool weather and can be planted before the final frost of spring. Early spring planting leads to sweeter, crisper harvests. If you have a light, fluffy soil, perhaps in a raised bed, you can grow those long…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (668+ words) A child's love of active play and his parents' dream of their own sauna come together in the lower level of a hillside Portola Valley home, which has been transformed into a wellness wonderland " a literal hotspot for relaxation, adjacent…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (503+ words) Whether you're looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you'll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our December home & garden events calendar. 10 a. m. - noon, Saturday, Jan. 17 (part I) and Saturday,…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (158+ words) UC Master Gardener gardening events are taking place throughout the county this month. Here are some of them, with more listed on our events page. Hands-on Workshop: Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning" Saturday, Jan. 10, San Jose Fruit Tree Pruning for Health!...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (752+ words) As ancient practices like feng shui have found mainstream appeal, another centuries-old science is quietly making its way into contemporary homes: vastu shastra." Rooted in Hindu philosophical traditions dating back more than 8, 000 years, vastu offers a practical blueprint for creating…...

9+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (687+ words) Sometimes a plant just isn't working out in your garden and it comes time to part ways." Spring and fall are good times for new plantings, so it is also a good time to reassess the appropriateness of what's in…...